Plenty of Ho Chi Minh’s nightlife is right out in the open: from happy hour in Pham Ngu Lao to late-night drinks at rooftop bars in District 1, but for a real experience where you’ll get to taste the masterfully made cocktails delivered with a unique sense to it, come with us to discover some of the best hidden bars in Ho Chi Minh City.
Highlights:
- • See the colourful Ho Chi Minh City by night
- • Discover some hidden gems in the city that are frequented by locals and expats
- • Enjoy a light traditional Vietnamese dinner
Itinerary
- • 18:30 pickup at your hotel for a light dinner before heading to the first hidden bar.
- • Arrive at Layla Eatery & Bar, the first hidden upstairs in the heart of Saigon, in a classic late colonial ear building. Layla is a good spot for a downtown drink. Cocktails are uniquely mixed; wine and beers are various for your personal taste. Order one drink from the Happy hour menu and enjoy the city views of lovely old trees and historic buildings on Dong Khoi Street.
- • 20:00 make your way up the stairs through a very discrete wooden door on the street to Firkin, a huge bar with 500 bottles displayed. The cocktails are amazing, unique and one of a kind.
- • 21:15 on to the next bar, tucked away in the historic heart of the city and influenced by the atmospheric, ramshackle visuals of the Mekong Delta, the Alley Cocktail Bar + Kitchen has done everything well, right down to the very smallest details and peregrine flavours.
- • 22:30 Rabbit Hole is an underground cocktail bar with its concept refers to the story about the Independence Palace. Ask the professional bar staff there for suggestion based on your preferred spirits and they’ll surprise you.
- • Return to hotel